The Bulldogs (39-17) rallied from a 3-0 deficit with four seventh-inning runs, including a three-run double from Jamie Rock.

The Eastern Division champion Gamecocks (35-22) have now lost 11 straight SEC Tournament games, dating back to 1992. They played their way out of a golden opportunity in the bottom of the ninth.

South Carolina loaded the bases with nobody out and the score tied at 4-4. Leadoff hitter Brian Roberts popped up a bunt attempt for the first out, then Nate Janowicz grounded into a fielder's choice to first base. Marcos Rios was gunned down at the plate. He was called for catcher's interference for getting in the way of the throw to first in an unusual double play.

Alabama 7, Ole Miss 6

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Jeremy Brown singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth to lift Alabama to a 7-6 victory over Mississippi in the opening game of the Southeastern Conference baseball tournament Wednesday.

The Rebels (32-25) had tied the game in the top half on a three-run homer by Brad Henderson.